In this episode of Mystical Lodge Radio, host Thomas the Mystic explores the profound concept of restoration as a mystical journey. Beyond the conventional idea of fixing broken things, restoration is a path to becoming a deity and embracing one's true nature. It's a lifelong commitment to personal growth, self-awareness, and resilience in the face of challenges. The podcast emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfections, cultivating self-awareness, and seeking support on this transformative journey. Listeners are encouraged to stay the course, manage resistance to change, and listen to their hearts as they embark on their own path of restoration. Exploring the Topic of Restoration: In this episode, we'll journey into the mystical power of restoration, a concept that goes beyond simply fixing broken objects or relationships. Restoration, as we'll discover, is about becoming a deity and embracing your true nature. It's a path to self-realization and growth. Understanding Restoration: Restoration, in its essence, involves returning something to its former glory. In our case, it means recognizing our divine essence, understanding that we are souls in human form, and working towards living a life that reflects our higher selves. Courage to Embrace Imperfection: As mystics, our journey isn't about achieving perfection but rather having the courage to live authentically, even in our imperfections. It's about discovering our true nature and striving to embody it, no matter how imperfectly. Restoration as Personal Growth: Restoration is a lifelong commitment to personal growth and self-discovery. It requires self-awareness, which serves as the foundation for transformation. Challenges and adversity are essential elements of this growth, leading to resilience and development. Developing the Perfection Within: Our goal isn't to be perfect but to recognize the perfection within ourselves and reshape our lives to reflect it. Restoration is about making ourselves better than we were, just as we continually improve our knowledge and skills throughout life. Becoming a Deity: Restoration means evolving into something unimaginable, drawing on the experiences from our many lifetimes. It's about incorporating our divine nature into our current existence and moving from one state to another, ultimately becoming a deity in our unique way. Accepting Failure and Persistence: Restoration requires patience and a willingness to fail. Not every endeavor will succeed, but it's the determination to persist and try different approaches that truly matters. Restoration as Intention: At its core, restoration is about intention. It's the process of taking something less than useful and making it worthy once again. We learn, grow, and become more useful and worthy through the experiences we accumulate. Putting the Pieces Back Together: Much like an artist mending broken china with gold, we, too, reassemble our lives. We treasure our experiences and craft our existence, constantly learning and evolving. Saving and Improving: Restoration involves saving and improving what's valuable in our lives. We don't discard the past but use it as a foundation for growth, building upon what is good and discarding what no longer serves us. Cultivation and Curation: Restoration is a process of cultivation and curation, where we carefully select what belongs in our lives and refine it. We make space for what truly matters and appreciate the beauty of emptiness. Listening to the Heart: As we restore ourselves, we must listen to our hearts. It's not about following preconceived notions but flowing with the guidance we receive from within, making adjustments as needed. Transformation and Change: Restoration brings about a radical shift, transforming our beliefs, values, and identity. It often initiates inner changes that reflect externally, leading to profound personal growth and development. Staying the Course: To fully embrace restoration, we must stay the cour